Vulnerability · Published Feb 16, 2023 · Assigned by Citrix

CVE-2023-24483Privilege Escalation to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM on the vulnerable VDA

High 7.8

In plain English

A high-severity privilege mismanagement in Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops from Citrix. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.3% (higher than 18% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.3%top 81.5% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

A vulnerability has been identified that, if exploited, could result in a local user elevating their privilege level to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM on a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Windows VDA.

Affected products (as reported)

VendorProductVersions
Citrix Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops – before 2212

Weakness: CWE-269 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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